Mate by Fate, Bound by Love

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Claire’s pov

The first part of the information in Lena looks enticing, I needed to get close to Adrian in order to tell him the “truth”. Adrian and I were far apart as a result of the “intruder” who seemed to be carrying his child.

I found solace in the library as the library had become my second home. I was at the point of dressing up when a knock was heard on my door. I went to the door and behold it was my father who was at the door.

My father was one who lacks the ability to check up on me and know how I am faring. To the outside world, I am my father’s favourite and they had this consciousness that hurting me is bringing out the beast in my father.

I was the only one who knew that it was only the exterior of my father, my father was a cold hearted man who only knows how to care for himself.

it’s only the concern of the pack that will make him want to have a serious discussion with me.

“Follow me ” he said

I followed him as we headed towards his chambers. The funny news of the century, my father does not allow anyone to visit his chambers. Even the top wolves in the Council of Elders were not allowed to visit him in his chambers.

The only wolves who are permitted to go to my father’s chambers were the ones which he pays special attention to.

I allowed him to sit down before I sat down. The truth is I don’t give a damn or concern to any wolves who have a rank higher than my own or who hold a position that way beyond my level.

This is not the case with my father, although I am his daughter, I was bound by rules and there were certain instructions I have to obey unless I will bear the full brunt of his anger

Although, I tried not to show it, I was shocked at the same time, surprised at what news my father had that required my utmost attention.

The chamber was quiet as none of us brought forth a conversation.

After a while, he decided to break the conversation

“Do you have any evidence that can be used against her??” He asked

I nodded my head

He looked confused and was wondering what was going on.

“Can’t you answer in plain language??” He asked

“Yes… Sir” I stammered.

Different thoughts were running through my mind, I had shut my wolf up as I was not ready for any incessant talks from her. My father’s eyes met mine as I lowered my gaze to the floor.

I, whose name and fame spread abroad, known for being proud, bossy and does not care about the words which were thrown at me was fidgeting before her father – Her very own father.

Although I had mentioned earlier that my father was a cold hearted man who cares only for himself, he has a weakness, even the devil has a weakness.

For my father, his weakness is genuine concern towards the one he loves. Funny how, a cold-hearted man knows how to love, what a joke of the century.

Well… In this case, it is not a joke. My father, although he is a self-centered man, he can die for the one he loves. That’s why he puts out a cold exterior so that it will be impossible for one to get close to his heart.

Yes, he holds the position of the highest authority only next to the ruling Alpha, he does not like to be scheming and cunny but he does it only when it is necessary.

Enough about the introduction, let’s get to the matter in ground, how do I tell him that I am afraid of him when he is in a serious state.

Lest I forget, my father is a complicated man who after intense research and trials, I managed to dig out the two states he can be – His joking state, he’s approachable in this state, although you cannot set him up even if he is in this state.

His serious state – He’s unapproachable in this state and any slight misunderstanding can lead to instant death. Wondered how I knew it, I’ve watched when he’s in the two states several times.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

He came to me and crouched down at my level, this time, I was shaking vigorously as he could noticed that something was definitely up.

“You’re scared of me??” He asked.

I was caught in a dilemma, any response that I made, I must be ready to face the consequences of my action. And I needed to give my answer as fast as possible, I don’t want my head rolling on the floor the next minute.

I gulped down saliva and I answered him.

“No sir”, I replied

The fear in my voice betrayed the response I gave to him. He stood up from where he was and headed towards the table, sweats were dropping out of my forehead as I had seen the gates of death smiling with hands opened.

“Have I ever tortured you before?” He asked

I replied shakily

“No sir ”

His black eyes stared at me, I could notice the concern and worry in his voice when he asked the question.

“Why are you scared of me??”

I did not know the answer to the question as tears dropped down my eyes.

“Was this the way I was going to die ” I thought to myself.

He came close and cleaned my tears away, I was amazed at the new development, although my father was the one that had concern but his treatment towards me was not nice, right now, I regretted saying those mean words about him.

I noticed from his expression that he was already tired and exhausted. I summoned courage and asked

“Dad are you alright??”

He nodded his head and gave an instruction

“Since you have evidence about Lena, use it against her, I await your good news”.

I nodded my head, he was quiet after that, I anticipated the next instructions. A few minutes later, I noticed that he was not saying anything, I looked and behold he laid asleep on the table.